Barcelona without García and Koundé for PSG Champions League clash

Barcelona will be without Eric García and Jules Koundé for their Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. ESPN reported that both defenders have been ruled out, which leaves Flick short of options at right-back. Gerard Martín, who was feared to be a doubt, is available. In the Champions League table, Barcelona have 6 points and Paris Saint-Germain also have 6 points. AS USA reports that Barcelona have confirmed both injuries, with García expected to be out for 3-4 weeks and Koundé nursing an ankle sprain.

Who is out for Barcelona against PSG?

ESPN reported that Eric García and Jules Koundé are both ruled out of the Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Yahoo Sports reported that García limped off in the game against Betis, with medical tests pending at the time.

According to AS USA, Barcelona confirmed that García has a muscle injury to his right thigh and that Koundé will miss the PSG match. Both players are now unavailable for the European fixture, so Barcelona must reshape their back line.

How long will Eric García be out for?

According to AS USA, García's muscle injury to his right thigh will take 3-4 weeks to recover from, and Barcelona confirmed the diagnosis. The defender is expected to miss the Clásico, the game against Alavés and the Aston Villa game.

The same outlet puts his return on Nov 8 against Atlético, the first fixture he is expected to be available for. That is a recovery estimate, so the exact date can still change if his recovery is slower.

Is Jules Koundé fit for the Clásico?

Koundé has a Grade 1 ankle sprain, according to AS USA, and Barcelona confirmed that he will miss the PSG game. The same outlet says he is likely to be back for the Clásico.

That is not a certainty. AS USA also reported that his availability for the Clásico is pending, and that the progress of his injury will determine whether he plays. Unlike García, Koundé has no stated return date in the material published so far.

How will Barcelona line up at the back against PSG?

Gerard Martín had an Achilles bruise, but AS USA reports that the injury is less severe than feared and that he is available for the PSG match. According to the same outlet, he is expected to partner Cubarsí in central defence, with Cancelo and Espart at full-back.

AS USA adds that Flick faces selection challenges with both right-backs out. In the Champions League table, Barcelona have a goal difference of +7 and Paris Saint-Germain have a goal difference of +7.